Marie’s Italian Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Marie's Italian Lasagna that is sure to impress your taste buds
in Pasta

Prep

45 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken thighs ( bone in , skin removed )
3 links Italian sausage
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove , minced
salt and pepper
1/2 large onion , diced
3 garlic cloves
1 can tomatoes
1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce
5 leaves fresh basil
salt and pepper
2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb lasagna noodle
grated parmesan cheese
2 packages shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
665
Sugar
6g
Fat
33g
Italian lasagna is one of the most popular and traditional dishes of Italian cuisine. It consists of layers of pasta sheets that are alternated with rich meat sauce, cheese, and bechamel sauce, making it a perfect comfort food. This version of Marie's Italian Lasagna is an easy and delicious variation that incorporates chicken thighs and sausage with the ground beef. It offers a unique Italian flavor while maintaining the classic elements of the dish. Savor this wonderful dish with friends and family and enjoy its hearty and satisfying taste.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
2.In a large skillet heat olive oil and add chicken thighs, cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the skillet.
3.Add sausage and ground beef to the same skillet and cook until browned. Drain the grease.
4.Add parmesan cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, minced garlic to the meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper, stir and set aside.
5.Add onions and garlic to the skillet, sauté until onions are translucent. Add canned tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce and basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes.
6.In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
7.Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions and drain them.
8.Start layering in the prepared baking dish, first with a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of noodles. Then add a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture and sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Repeat the layers until the baking dish is full.
9.Cover with aluminium foil and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Marie’s Italian Lasagna is a warm and hearty comfort food, perfect for large dinners, potlucks, and leftovers.

The combination of chicken thighs, sausage and ground beef gives it a variety of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy the taste buds.

It is a relatively easy recipe to follow and makes for 8-10 servings.

CONS

Marie’s Italian Lasagna requires a substantial amount of ingredients and preparation time.

This dish might not be suitable for vegetarians and those who are watching their caloric intake as it contains a significant amount of cheese and meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Marie’s Italian Lasagna provides a good source of protein, calcium and iron.
The tomatoes and onions in the recipe are also excellent sources of vitamin C.
However, the recipe is high in calories and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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